The Invaders

A Constitutional Rights Activity

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What is a right?

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Where are our rights listed?

The Florida Constitution TM

What is the purpose of a Constitution?

• States how the government is organized and its functions • Lists some (but not all) of our rights • Limits the powers of government TM

What are the first 10 amendments to our US Constitution called?

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Who makes sure our rights are protected?

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Let’s look at some of the rights in our US Constitution

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Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the

freedom of speech

, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Amendment 2

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of the free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

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Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in favor, and

to have the assistance of counsel for his defense

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Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,

nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

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Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the

freedom

of speech, or

of the press

, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public

trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed

; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

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Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof

; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Amendment 1

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or

the right of the people to peaceably assemble

, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,

nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself

, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.

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Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures

, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath of affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

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